England Lions Defeat Pakistan Shaheens In Abu Dhabi Match

In a commanding performance, the England Lions defeated the Pakistan Shaheens by nine wickets in the first match of their five-match One-Day Series held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on February 27, 2026. The Shaheens struggled significantly, being bowled out for just 152 runs in 38.3 overs. Captain Shamyl Hussain and Maaz Sadaqat opened the innings but faced early setbacks, with Sadaqat dismissed for a duck. Despite a brief recovery led by Abdul Samad, who top-scored with 44 runs, the team collapsed from 120 for 4 to 152 all out, losing six wickets for just 32 runs. Calvin Harrison was the standout bowler for the Lions, claiming three wickets for 37 runs, earning him the Player of the Match title. "We had a solid start with the ball and capitalized on their early wickets," Harrison noted after the match (The Frontier Post).